Senior Architecture Project Manager – Civic & Cultural

LPA, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Professional development grants

In-house training

LPA+U courses

Tech Talks

Volunteer hours

Community projects

Job summary

LPA, Inc. is seeking an Architecture Project Manager to join its Civic + Cultural team in California and Texas. You’ll oversee projects from inception through delivery, driving integrated design, budget adherence, and schedule management while mentoring teammates and ensuring design excellence.

You’ll collaborate across studios, contribute to high-performance, community-first design, and lead contract oversight, stamping, and project documentation as Architect of Record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 10+ years of experience in architectural projects.
• Active Architecture license in California.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Knowledge of project business management: scope, fee, schedule and budget.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from inception to completion, contributing across all phases and ensuring design excellence, technical accuracy, and successful delivery.
• Lead the achievement of project goals, including integrated design and planning objectives, budget adherence, schedule management, and overall financial performance.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and work plans throughout all phases.
• Oversee contracts, financials, and construction administration with accuracy and accountability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, builders, governing authorities, stakeholders, and internal team members.
• Review and guide research into products, systems, and construction methods to support project innovation and quality.
• Serve as the Architect of Record, providing professional oversight, signing, and stamping project documentation as required.
• Mentor, coach, and support the professional growth of team members by sharing knowledge, training, and leadership.

Skills

Architectural project management

MS Project

Excel

Budget management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

LPA, Inc. is seeking an Architecture Project Manager to join its Civic + Cultural team in California and Texas. You’ll oversee projects from inception through delivery, driving integrated design, budget adherence, and schedule management while mentoring teammates and ensuring design excellence.

You’ll collaborate across studios, contribute to high-performance, community-first design, and lead contract oversight, stamping, and project documentation as Architect of Record.